ERA FIA Tonneau Cover Questions

[Robert McLinden]

Sorry no photos. I use mine quite a bit. It keeps the seats cool while parked. The cover is not split down the center (ala European covers) because the roll bar diagonal interferes. It has velcro flaps that go around the roll bars.

I use mine while driving by simply folding the drivers side under the passenger side. Its handy on cooler days as it helps the heater warm the cockpit.

Check ERA's website for pictures.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Robert McLinden

Sorry no photos. I use mine quite a bit. It keeps the seats cool while parked. The cover is not split down the center (ala European covers) because the roll bar diagonal interferes. It has velcro flaps that go around the roll bars.

I use mine while driving by simply folding the drivers side under the passenger side. Its handy on cooler days as it helps the heater warm the cockpit.

Check ERA's website for pictures.

Bob,

Folding the cover under sounds like a clever idea, does the cover flap or 'drum' at freeway speeds?

As Bob P suggested if you (or any other ERA FIA owners) have the time, any photos would be great. I took a quick look at the ERA website, found photos of the top, but did not readily see any pictures of FIA tonneau covers.

Thanks.

[Robert McLinden]

Folded under, it is not taunt enough to "drum". It does flap around abit but with all the other noises going on at highway speeds (our speed limits are 75 so we tend to cruise at 85+) there is no negative effects. I wish I could say the same for my hat.

I'll attempt to get some pictures in the next few days

[jeffy]

Originally Posted by Robert McLinden

I'll attempt to get some pictures in the next few days

In your gallery, there is already a picture of your FIA with the cover installed...

[Robert McLinden]

Jeffy you're quick. I just uploaded three new pics of the tonneau both unfolded and tucked under. I will attempt to insert them here. The older pics don't show the details around the roll bar very well.

[Robert McLinden]

tkb289 here is the second showing how I tuck it under. Bob P if you want to use these for anything go ahead. There are some others in my gallery.

[ERA Chas]

Guys, the point you're all missing is that the cover used when driving, is a speed limiting device. It will abrade the paint and stress the screw-in lift-a-dot pins in the fiberglass. The first time I drove with it half open going through 70mph, it immediately made me slow down and pull over to remove it.

Unless you 'parade' and go very slowly on the highway-use it when the car is parked in the sun only.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Robert McLinden

tkb289 here is the second showing how I tuck it under. Bob P if you want to use these for anything go ahead. There are some others in my gallery.

Bob,

Great photos showing the cover, now I have a better idea of what the setup will look like ... thanks!